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train service that featured in several Harry Potter movies can resume after being granted a temporary exemption to a safety rule.
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said the Jacobite – often referred to as the Hogwarts Express – can run until the end …
The famous Jacobite steam train services that run between Fort William and Mallaig were unable to run from July 15-20 “due to unforeseen circumstances”, according to Jacobite operator West Coast Railways.
In a statement issued on July 17, WCR said tha…
An iconic train that featured in some of the Harry Potter films’ most notable scenes has been cancelled over safety concerns.
Concerns have been raised over issues with the locking of the doors. This issue may pose grave danger to people[1] on the tra…
Jacobite steam train
The iconic Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter film series, is currently not running due to safety fears. Safety inspectors raised concerns regarding issues with the locking of the doors.
They say this issue has put people at …
A train that featured in several Harry Potter movies has had its services cancelled amid safety concerns.
The “Hogwarts Express”, officially known as The Jacobite, has been temporarily shut down by operator West Coast Railways.
A popular tourist attrac…
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The A86 between Laggan and Spean Bridge had been closed since Monday after nearly a week’s worth of rain fell in just six hours.
Road main…
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